Riverside Computer Investment Survey

(Updated May 2, 2001)
Riverside Computer Investment Survey of Computer Users

Survey Details:

Database used =
Microsoft ACCESS

Survey Time Periods =
January 8, 2001 to January 16, 2001 first group of 20
April 2, 2001 to April 9, 2001 second group of 20

Type of Survey=
Telephone

How many were interviewed=
40 (24%)

Total in the survey pool=
169

Ricardo Gutierrez, a bi-lingual employee of Riverside Community Online, was the sole questioner of the survey. A majority of the conversations were in Spanish.

Survey Questions and Responses:

Where is the computer placed in the home?

Living Room Child’s Room Parent’s Room Den

37% 42% 13% 8%

Students that are in the program.

Male 45% Female 55%

Birth Country of the primary child?

USA 98%
Mexico 2%

Birth Country of the parent/guardian?

USA 56% Mexico 36% Other 8%

Ages of student trained in the program:

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

6% 6% 10% 2% 5% 12% 7% 12% 17% 10% 7% 6%

How many persons live in the home?

2 3 4 5 6 7 8+

5% 10% 25% 28% 12% 12% 8%

Has the primary child trained the siblings?

Yes 70% No 30%

Has the primary child trained the parent/guardian?

Yes 65% No 35%

How many hours per week does the primary child use the computer?

5 10 15 20+

30% 45% 12% 12%

What does the primary child use the computer for?

 Research projects Yes 88% No 12%

Science projects Yes 38% No 62%

Typing Papers Yes 48% No 52%

Math Projects Yes 72% No 28%

Does the parent/guardian use the computer?

Males Yes 38% No 62%

Females Yes 60% No 40%

How many hours per week does the parent/guardian use the computer?

5 10 15 None

58% 5% 2% 35%

What does the parent/guardian use the computer for?

Computer Skills Yes 5% No 95%

Job Searching Yes 15% No 85%

Job Skills Training Yes 15% No 85%

Research Yes` 60% No 40%

Other Yes 13% No 87%

Is the parent/guardian considering a new job?

Yes 35% No 65%

Is the parent/guardian planning to set up a home business with the computer?

Yes 38% No 62%

Has the computer helped the parent/guardian with their current job?

Yes 0% No 100%

Has the parent/guardian set up any financial programs with the Credit Union?

Savings Yes 15% No 85%

Checking Yes 28% No 72%

Loans Yes 5% No 95%

Has the parent/guardian purchased any of the following software?

Typing Program Yes 2%

Education Software Yes 35%

Games Yes 45%

Virus Protection Yes 2%

No software purchased 16%

Does the parent/guardian monitor computer usage?

Yes 90% No 10%

Has the child viewed any adult sites?

 No 98%

Yes 2%

 Has the primary child’s computer usage decreased the time spent watching TV?

 Yes 88% No 12%

 Has the primary child’s grades improved with the use of the computer?

 Yes 70% No 30%

 How has having a computer with Internet access been for your family?

 Positive experience 88% Negative 0% No change 12%

 Have you recommended this computer program to others?

 Yes 90% No 10%

 If so, how many?

  0 1 2 3 4 5+

10% 15% 45% 12% 8% 10%

 How have been your experience with the computer training center?

 Very Satisfied 82% Satisfied 15% Not Satisfied 0%

 Any problems with the computer?

 Yes 13% No 87%

 If you have any questions concerning this survey please contact:

Steve Berry Executive
Director of Riverside Community Online

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